St Leonards cannabis factory with 104 plants seized by police
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Officers from East Sussex’s Tactical Enforcement Unit (TEU) carried out a warrant at a property in Harbour Way following reports of suspicious activity from members of the public, police said.
Police added after gaining entry, they found 104 well-established cannabis plants in a lounge and bedrooms upstairs.
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Hide AdA 20-year-old man from St Leonards was arrested on suspicion of producing a controlled drug of Class B – cannabis.
He was released on unconditional bail until March 6 pending further enquiries.
Police said the property was searched on Tuesday, November 8.
Neighbourhood Policing Sergeant Rob Hanson said: “Cannabis is a harmful, banned substance and its cultivation, sale and distribution brings criminality to an area. It can lead to more serious crimes and goes hand-in-hand with violence, exploitation and addiction, sowing devastation among our communities.
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Hide Ad“This operation proves that we will continue to be relentless in our pursuit of perpetrators.”